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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1929

523 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 19 of 27

The Show Ball Effective Decorations Fair Crowds Attend

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 September 1929 · page 8

Under a canopy of streamers -in two shades of blue, arranged loop fashion, with ends from which large white roses were suspended, a fair…

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Cowra’s Carnival Show Opens on Tuesday Next

Cowra Free Press · Friday 6 September 1929 · page 9

Next week is Show Week in Cowra, and the town will be beseiged with crowds in holiday mood. Horse, cattle, sheep and…

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The Best Show Yet West Wyalong's 30th Exhibition Glorious Weather Attracts Record Attendance

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 6 September 1929 · page 5

One very important feature of the 30th annual exhibition of the West Wyalong and District P.A.H. and I. As sociation, and one which helped…

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Ungarie Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 6 September 1929 · page 1

In our report of the Ungarie Show, it was stated that Mr. Chalmers was the winner of the walk trot and gallop. This should have read Mr. H. V…

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Some Show Personalities

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 September 1929 · page 11

Mr. A. W. Sunter-Clark who is a member of the Farmers & Settlers' Association, was busily engaged at the Show. He is one of the "live…

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Show Week Dances

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 6 September 1929 · page 1

The dance held in the Masonic Hall on Wednesday night in aid of the Memorial Hall Building Fund and Tennis Club Construction Fund, was v[?]…

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ENTERPRISE First-Class Show

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 September 1929 · page 8

Enterprise on the part of Mr. Reg. Grinsted of the Strand Theatre, was responsible for his patrons and others, who were here…

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Cowra Show Additional Classes

Cowra Free Press · Friday 6 September 1929 · page 2

Novice Section, Milking Shorthorns, for competitors who have never won a prize at any Metropolitan Show; Bull, 3 years and over; Bull,…

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Show Week: Attractions Girl Glass Blower

Cowra Free Press · Friday 6 September 1929 · page 5

Miss Mae Kingsley, who is claimed to be the world’s only girl glass blower, will appear at the Cowra Show next week, where she will give…

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Splendid Racing At Show Meeting Big Attendance

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 6 September 1929 · page 1

The West Wyalong, Racing Clubs' Show Meeting commenced yesterday and will be continued this afternoon. The day was an ideal one resulting…

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EUGOWRA Broken Collarbone Footballer's Bad Luck Show Cup

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 September 1929 · page 2

Unpleasant weather conditions were experienced here on Saturday and Sunday, us the result of dust and piercing cold winds, sleeting showers,…

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Forbes Show In the Pavilion MR. F. O'REILLY'S

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 September 1929 · page 8

This exhibit of a 7 hours film service was very tastefully arranged, being decorated, with black background. An excellent display of perfumes and…

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Show Social Big Gathering was Present Mr. Buttenshaw's Speech

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 September 1929 · page 11

A large and representative gathering attended the P.A. & H. Smoke Social in the Town Hall on Tuesday night, when the Deputy Premier, Mr. Buttenshaw, told of the trials that were besetting his Government in its attempt to cope with industrial and financial…

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To the Editor Show Ground Site. Not Excelled in State

Cowra Free Press · Friday 6 September 1929 · page 9

Mr. E. S. Twigg writes : Sir,—Nature’s wonderful gift to Cowra! This site at present will well repay all people coming to the…

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Opened by Deputy-premier Forbes Show Was An Outstanding Success Gate Takings Totalled £362

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 September 1929 · page 1

High overhead, an aeroplane looped the loop, spun, side-slipped, and swallow dived. The musical drone of the engine literally spilled over the crowds thronged on the Forbes Show Ground, and seemed to fill them with that carnival spirit that was palpably manifest during the two days Annual Show. Verily the Gods were with Forbes, because the sunshine farmed the hearts of all, and brought…

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Show Week Bazaar Popular Man Competition an Added Attraction. Mr. E. Cahill Leads in a Close Contest

Cowra Free Press · Friday 6 September 1929 · page 9

With the permission of the Attorney-General duly obtained the Cowra Catholic Bazaar will commence in the Lyric Theatre to-morrow…

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Ianeous Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 9 September 1929 · page 2

The [?] will be held on Tuesday Wednesday of this week. [?]how of champions—of [?] The grand district…

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Canowindra Show

Western Champion · Monday 9 September 1929 · page 4

The annual Show of the Canowindra P. and A. Association will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday, September 17 and 18. Among the attractions…

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Forbes Trots. Show Meeting. the Results

Western Champion · Monday 9 September 1929 · page 1

The Show meeting of the Lachlan Trotting Club (Forbes) was held on Saturday afternoon. Following are the results of the various events:—…

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P. & A. Association £400 Profit on Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 9 September 1929 · page 2

The committee of above met on Saturday, following attending: Messrs. Simpson (President), Darch, Mylecharaiie, Bembrick, Johns…

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